Senior Accountant

LHH; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid leave opportunities

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a growing organization to recruit a Senior Accountant who will join the Accounting team. This role offers hands-on accounting with opportunities to expand responsibilities and contribute to process improvements, systems initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of public or corporate accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $120,000.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger/month-end close.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and work papers.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare and review financial and operational reports.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Research accounting matters and resolve complex issues.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and initiatives.
• Support system implementations, enhancements, and testing.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Corporate accounting experience

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LHH is partnering with a growing organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong accounting professional looking to broaden their experience, take greater ownership, and contribute to a collaborative and evolving finance organization.

This position offers meaningful visibility and development for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting while also contributing to process improvements, systems initiatives, and cross-functional projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their responsibilities and continue building toward future growth opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Broader scope than a traditional Senior Accountant position
• Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes
• Exposure to multiple areas of the business
• Involvement in systems, technology, and process improvement initiatives
• Visibility and interaction with Accounting and Finance leadership
• Opportunity to help improve and standardize accounting processes
• Strong development opportunity for someone interested in continued career growth
• Ability to make a meaningful impact within a growing and evolving organization

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Prepare and review financial and operational reports
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Research accounting matters and help resolve complex accounting issues
• Partner with Finance and other departments on budgeting, forecasting, and business initiatives
• Support system implementations, enhancements, and testing
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes
• Take ownership of projects and contribute to the continued development of the Accounting function

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Experience with financial reporting, audit support, systems implementations, or process improvement is a plus

Ideal Candidate

• Strong accounting fundamentals with an interest in expanding their responsibilities
• Hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership
• Comfortable working in a growing or changing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong systems aptitude and continuous improvement mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating across functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interested in continued professional development and future growth opportunities

Compensation: $90,000-$120,000

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance